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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1906-08-16, Page 1The Wingham Mvance. 33RD YEAR, NO. 51, WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1906. $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Personate Miss Disney has returned home from Toronto. Mr. Oliver of Maple is visiting friends in town. Mrs. Merrifield of Meaford is visiting friends in town. Miss Lou Ferguson is visiting in Gorrie this week: Mr. Baker, Galt, was a guest of Mr. Spotton, this week, Cory Baer of Woodstock spent Sunday with his parents. Miss Turnbull of Atwood, is a vieitor at Mr. W. H. Oruikshanks'. i 1 Mrs. L. G. Constable is visiting the parental home in Dunkirk, N. Y. Miss Violet Leader of Woodstock is the guest of Miss Lillian Baer. Miss Mae Davidson of Wroxeter spent Sunday with Miss E. Mulvey. Miss Gertrude Baer of Woodstock is visiting her home on Edward St. Miss May Campbell of Harriston is the guest of Miss Ethel Hicks this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Green and slaughter are holidaying in Bruce county. Mr. W. J. Fawcett of Brussels was the guest of Mr. F. Buchanan over Sunday. Mrs. W, J. Elliott of Ingersoll is visiting at T. H. Walley's and H. B. Elliott's. Mr. Carr, editor of the Wroxeter Star, gave the Advance a call last Thursday. Miss A. Joynt of Lucknow has been a visitor at N Ir. Wm. Wellwood's for a few days. Rev. and Mrs. Jones, of Auburn, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Johnston. Miss Nellie E. Haines of Holyrood was the guest of Nellie Haines of town, last week. Miss M. Slade and Miss L. Johnston of Galt are spending a couple of weeks with friends in town. Miss Evelyn Evans and Miss Gregg of Gorrie were visitors at Mr. George Crnikshanks' last week. Miss Isa. Johnston of Lucknow, is visiting her friend, Mrs. J. S. Duckett, of the 1st line of Morris. W. A. Mills of Sioux Falls, S. Da- kota, visited his sister, Mrs. Thos. Watt, in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ballantyne of Mani- towaning are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Turnberry. Miss Kelly has returned home after a few weeks visit with friends in Sea - forth, Stratford and Berlin. Mrs. McKinney of Wingharn is visiting at Wrn. King's, Turnberry, before removing to Toronto. Miss Della Gracey of Leamington visited her father, and also friends in town, during the past week. Misses Belle and Edith Stratton of Dunkirk, N. Y. visited their sister, Mrs. L. G. Constable, last week. Phill L. Wade has returned to To- ronto .after a week's visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wade. Miss Annie Hall of Meaford spent a few days this week at the home of her uncle, the Editor of the Advance. Miss H. Agnew of Philadelphia, Penn., is enjoying a few weeks' holi- days at her home in Lower Wing - ham. Mr. T. W. Hart, of Mankato, Minn., and County Treasurer of Bine Earth county, is visiting his cousin, Dr. Kennedy. Mrs. W. J. Fawcett and daughter May, of Brussels, and Miss Minnie Fawcett of Harriston, spent a few days at Mr, H. Ball's. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, Clinton, re- turned to their home, after visiting J. T. Currie of East Wawanosh and Wtn. Mitchell, Turnberry. Rev. Jas. Wilson of Dovercourt Road Presbyterian Chnrch, Toronto, and Mrs. Wilson, spent a day with D. M. Gordon's family last week. Mr. Thos. McCI tnont of Natchez, Miss., a former Vinghamite, called on his friends here this week. He is on his way to visit the Northwest. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Anew and Mr. and Mrs. Bunte, of Chicago, spent a few clays last week at Mr. John A - new's. They are , on an automobile tour. Chester Davis spent a few clays at his horse here this week ; he has left New York; and has at good situation as Manufacturers' representative, in Toronto. Mrs. Melvin (formerly of Wingham) now of Port Huron, has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Showers, who. has been very ill ; she returned to Port Huron on Saturday, Miss Alma Cooper, Fordwich, Miss Susie Pearson, the Misses Lizzie and Annie Bryans, and Mr. F. Bryans of Grey, Rev. Robt. Pearson of Victoria University, and Mr. Leppard of Gor- rie were guests at Principal Mus - grove's, while attending the Summer School. Local Markets. Wheat (none offering) 78c; oats, 38e; bay, $7 to $8; flour, $2.20 to $2.70; eggs, 17c ; butter, 180 ; potatoes, 50c to 00c ; live hogs, $7. Wanted. To complete oar fyle, a copy of the a Wing11a1: Advance of January 5th, 1005. The Editor would appreciate the favor, if any of our readers can supply the missing copy. Lost A Horse. Mr. W. F. VanStone lost a good horse on his farts near Whitechurch. The team was drawing in, and in hacking out of the barn and down the gangway, a loose plank was pulled out with the horses' feet, and one horse had a leg broken. The animal had to be shot. Garden Party. The garden party under the auspices of the A. Y. P. A. on Tuesday was a great success. There was a large at- tendance and the Band rendered a plentiful supply of good music. The Rebecca tent in charge of Miss D. Por- ter, the Tea booth with Miss Knox, the Candy Counter, where Miss I. Davis and Miss Gregory waited on customers, and the main Tent, where Mesdames Dinsley, Holmes, McGuire and Griffin presided, were all patroniz- ed. The weather was fine and the evening very much enjoyed. Re- ceipts, $125. The tables were in charge of the young ladies of the A. Y. P. A. LIME, Lnui , LIME. -Good lime for sale. -E. Dennis, Wingham. THE ESTIMATES FOR 1906. Tax Rate is Twenty.Four Mills. As the Advance intimated a few weeks ago, the tax rate this year has taken a jump, and the rate is 24 mills, which is made up as follows. It will rate although the total ' ed that a be netts g is higher than last year, the town rate is two mills less :- Town rate 14 mills County rate 2 " Patine School rate0:} " High School rate 14 " 24 mills The following are the items, grouped to save space EXPENDITURE. Expended up to August 1st:. $10023 00 'Liabilities falling due before January 1st next - Coupons $ 2427 50 Local Improvement Debent's 682 94 National Iron Works 1528 98 Electric Light . " 1734 90 Sinking Fund 2952 60 Loans 4700 00 1200 48 20 43 1959 00 1029 00 4755 35 Shorthand and Typewriting The following is a partial list of tho firsts engaging our stenographers within the past few weeks: -- W. r. Gage Ss Co., Toronto Barrister Van,atone, Wtngharn C,ottam Seed Co.. London Marks Eleotrlo Co., Detroit Wingham Business College (Affiliated etnesss cwitolt Clinton Opens September Std. Drop a postal for information. GEO. SPOrrON Ptinclpa1 County Rate Farm exemptions Public School High School Proposed expenditure Total expenditure REVENUE Revenue up to Aug. 1st Estimated revenue for. bal- ance of the year 7562 25 Taxes at 24 hills 10404 04 No Longer Single, Our readers will be interested to bear that one of our former Wingharn young men, Frank J. Hill, has left the ranks of the bachelors. Be was mar- ried July 31st to Miss Lena Louisa Odgers, of Calaunet, Mich. Frank's Wingham friends will wish him and his bridemuch joy as they sail o'er life's sometimes troubled sea. Mr. and Mrs. Hill will be "at home" Sept. 20th, Calumet, Michigan. $39,080.48 $15720 24 The Trend is Cityward. Why is it that no one wants to live in the country any more ? Cities are full of people who live from "hand to month," and whose total wealth is re- presented by the clothing they have on. Years go by and these persons never have a home. They lose that independence that the proud owner of a farm has. If there is one needed re- form it is to keep people on the farms and away from cities. Total Receipts $39,750.53 DR. OvnNs, M. D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon's drug store the first Tuesday in each month' hours, 2 to 9 p. in. Cataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glas- ses properly fitted. Next visit is on Tuesday, September 4th. ChL1L'C1)'I�tews Suicide Near Lucknow. Wm. Gleason, who at one tune kept the Langside store; but of late years has lived on at farm near Lucknow, committed suicide on Saturday last by taking Paris Green. No reason can be assigned for his committing the rash act, which was evidently pre- meditated, as he had arranged his af- fairs with the evident expectation of an early death. Mr. Gleason was well-known and highly respected throughout Kinloss and the news of his tragic death occasioned a great shock to the community. He leaves a widow and two children. Stole A Bicycle. A bicycle was stolen from the Ring Edward on Thursday last, and Albert Montgomery, formerly a little boy in this town, was suspected. Chief Van- norman recovered the bicycle in Tees - water, where Albert had sold it. Later on, Albert was found in Turnberry, and was brought before Police Magis- trate is- trate Morton, who sentenced him to three months in jail The boy's pa- rental training was not of the best ; it is hoped this will prove a warning to him. Worth Knowing. Reports of the destruction of live stock by lightning, when adjacent to wire fences, are becoming quite numerous. In fact the occurrence is too frequent, and the losses too heavy to be pleasant, and the situation is aggravated by failure to apply the precautions that would avoid the losses. A ground wire every twenty rods on a wire fence will ward off all danger. Bend an end of ground wire -plain fence wire -around the top wire of fence and then around each succeeding wire, and finally run wire into the earth fully two feet, or where the end will always be moist. An iron t•od sharpened at the end will make a hole for the wire. The job is easily done, the cost is almost no- thing, and danger to animal or man is avoided. The Apple Crop. The Clinton New Era gives the fol- lowing outlook regarding Huron's ap- ple crop :-"Huron is one of the great- est apple producing counties, but the crop this year is considered only fair. On the whole the quality is good. The Baldwin is a light yield; so are Spies and Twenty -ounce. Kings and Bendavis are fairly plentiful ; Russets are a full crop, and Greenings the best crop. After couple of "off"years,s + the Duchess is again very plentiful, and 75c a barrel is what the farmers realize for these. The price for win- ter apples is not expected to be high. Pears and plums are an unusually light crop." THREE DAYS MORE. -H. E. Isard & Co. have decided to continue their Btu CLEAN SWEEP SALE until Satur- day, Aug. 18th. Just three days more of great money saving chances. Crowds are attending this Sale. You might as well share in the Bargains. Property Transfers. Mr, Wrn. Wellvoocl purchased from C. Lloyd & Sons the property hither- to used as a storehouse, east of the Door factory, on John St....George C. Hanna sold to C. G. VanStone, the double frame i m . dwellinghouse on John St., occupied by P. 'Tinsley and P. Mitchell....Mrs. Thos. Joynt of St. Helens was the purchaser of the desir- able house and property owned and. occupied by Thos. H. Ross on Francis St....Mr. C. M. Walker has purchas- ed from Mrs. John Robinson, her well - situated residence and property on the corner of John and Shutes Sts.... These transfers were made through the agency of J. H. Chisholm, Real Estate and Insurance Agent. Reference to Sunday services of the Sumpter School will be found on page 5. Rev. W. J. Brain, M. A., of Holy Trinity church, Toronto, preached in St. Paul's church, on Sunday even- ing. Induction of Rev. Mr. Wishart into the pastorate of Melville church, Brus- sels, will take place on Thursday afternoon of this week. Rev. S. Bond, pastor of the Metho- dist church, Atwood, celebrated the 50th year of active work in the minis- try on July 22nd, He preached from the same text that he preached his first sermon 50 years ago. The McMaster Band,, a company of evangelistic workers from M:cMaster University, will hold revival services in Wingham Baptist church, corn, mencing Sept. 5th. All are cordially invited to attend these services. The services in the Methodist Church next Sunday, will be con- ducted by the pastor. Mr, Howson will take for his subject at, 11 a.m., "A quiet man, a busy woman, and it devoted lover." At 7 p.m., "The re- demption of our feet." The ushers Will be pleased to show strangers to seats. This Month marks the 41st anniver• sari of the Salvation Army. The growth of the organization bas been inarvellotts, and not even the veteran founder, General Booth, could possi- bly have foreseen to what his noble efforts would grow, 'when ho took his stand alone to do what one ratan could do for the teeming multitude perish. ing in vice, in • Cobalt. A resident of Sullivan township, re- cently returned from Cobalt, informs the Chesley Enterprise that there are in all 16 silver mines in Cobalt. American speculators have claims on 1400 acres of mining property. One man has 40 acres of mines on which the estimated valve of silver in sight is eight million dollars. The popula- tion of Cobalt is about 3,000 and order is strictly enforced by the police. A box car is at present being utilized as at lock-up. The police are bound to stop the illicit sale of liquor, one plan having been sent to jail for a third of- fence. There are six passenger trains of six or seven coaches each passing daily through Cobalt. WANTED. -A good, smart girl for elerk.-Box A, Advance office. Bowling Games. Three rinks of Wingham Bowlers attended the Tournament in Goderich last week. Rink No. 1-A. Crawford (skip), D. Holmes, A. H. Musgrove, T. King --won three games and lost three. Rink No. 2-A. Porter (skip), Dr. Ir- win, C. P. Smith, D. Bell -won two games, lost three. Rink No. 3-R. Vanstone (skip), L. W. Hanson, J. H. Chisholm, C. Bell -lost three games. In the doubles, A. Crawford and D. Holmes won lst prize, a pair of Morris chairs. The Trophy was won by son ThomP s rink,Goderich od rich • 2nd prize, Dr. Bruce, Kincardine. Association - 1st, Dr. Hoover, Clinton ; 2nd, Dr. Hunter, Goderich. Consolation-lst, McCurdy, Stratford; 2nd, Dunbar, Mitchell. On Saturday next, two rinks of Wingham bowlers will play two rinks of the British bowlers, thus -R. Vanstone, T. Bell, Dr. Irwin and C. G. VanStone will meet one rink of the Britishers at Clinton, while A. Crawford, D. Holmes, A. H. Musgrove and L. W. Hanson will meet another of the British rinks at Goderich. Council Meeting. An adjourned meeting of the Town Connell was held on Friday evening. By-law No. 544, to fix the rate of taxa- tion for the current year, at 24 mills, was read three tunes and passed. By- law 510 authorizing the Mayor and Treasurer to borrow money to meet current expenses until taxes are col- lected, also passed. Ali estimate of $1,000 was presented by Conn. Mc- Donald for the drain on Alfred and Josephine streets. On motion of Couch's Nicholson and Hanna, the Council accepted the estimate, and the eotntnittee was authorized to order tile and proceed with the work. An application was received from P. Patterson for the position of Collector of taxes. On notion of Nicholson and Hanna, he was appointed at a salary of $10, the applicant to furnish bonds, The Council then adjourned, FtinNITrIu Sar.i .-1)r. Towles. of- fers by private sale at his residence on any weekday afternoon, from the ull lto the ,. ..end of August a Dart of his household effects, comprising, a good medium sized cooking range, refrigerator, large side -board , dining - room and bedroom: furniture, new hall stand, and a number of other articles. Also a tine Gerhard lleintz- man piano. Lacrosse Match. Wingham and Seaforth Lacrosse teams crossed sticks again, at Clinton, on Monday last. Our boys were short of three of their beat players, yet nevertheless they held their own as well as could be expected until the close of the game, when some change players in the arrangement of the 1 rla y must have weakened the defence, and the Seaforth team got in several goals, winning the game by a score of 5-1, The boys intend to protest the game, and claim they have good reasons for doing so. Lower Town Notes. Summer School over ; tent down, and the voice of song is no more heard at eventide on the banks of the Mait- land....The Midges of Lower Town are being re-planked....Mrs, Geo, Or - pliant of Toronto and children, are guests of Mrs, George 'Phippen.... Alonzo Finlay was married on Thurs- day last ; he found his better -half at Gorrie....A child of Geo. Srigley's fell off the veranda one day last week, and broke ono of its arms....On Mon- day, one of Geo. Srigley's buys, who is visiting in Grey township, received a kick front a horse ; at time of writ- ing the parents had not ascertained the amount of injuries sustained. A Star Attraction. The Wingham fair this year begins to look like the real thing, the direc- tors having arranged for a splendid special attraction at a cost of $300. They have engaged Victor's Venetian Band fn r he afternoon and evening of Friday, Sept. 28th. The Venetian Band is a musical organization of the first rank, being composed of 27 play- ers nearly all of whom are excellent soloists on their respective instru- ments. The conductor of the band, Signor Calfatty Victor, is at noted artist in his line and his ability as 0 conductor has received recognition in high circles. The band has a reper- toire of four hundred and fifty classi- cal and popular selections, so that programs to suit all tastes may be ex- pected. The band has filled some long engagements in Eastern United States cities and is coming to Ontario immediately after a three months' en- gagement in New York. The Fair as- sociation have assmned a heavy re- sponsibility, and should be right roy- ally supported in their undertaking. Come to I). M. Gordon's great Mid - Summer Sale. The price in many lines is cut in two. May as well Share in the Slaughter. Junior Leaving Examination. The Continuation Class of Wingham Public School has scored another suc- cess. At the recent examination for Second Class Certificates, eleven pupils of our school passed the difficult tests successfully, eight out the eleven tak- ing honors. To pass, required 40 per cent. on each subject, and 60 per cent. of the aggregate number of marks. For honors, 75 per cent. of the aggre- gate was necessary. That eight pupils out of the eleven took honors is highly creditable to themselves and also to their teacher, Mr. Musgrove, who has reason to he gratified at the results of his work, It is quite possible that even some High Schools will fall far below an honor list of eight out of eleven. The successful pupils are - Chas. Anderson (honors), Etta Burns, Annie Law (honors), Ethel May David- son (honors), Pearl McPherson (hon- ors), John McCrostie, George Jefferson (honors), Mabel Ross, Janisa Perrie (honors), Winnie Stewart (honors), Thos. Geddes Wilson" (honors), Gertie Troy (honors). The last named was from Whitechurch. Few Public Schools can show a better record than Wingham. NOTICE. -•I have disposed of my well -drilling machinery to W. H. Davidson, who will continue the busi- ness as before. All accounts due to Paton and Davidson are due and pay- able to rue. -W. G. Paton. Baseball Game. A very interesting game of baseball was played on the Park here last Fri- day afternoon, between Kincardine and Winghaanl teams. The visitors, accompanied by a large contingent of supporters and rooters, came down fully expecting to win; but, alas, they were sorely disappointed. The game started sharp on time, and the first innings looked very bright for the visitors when two sten crossed the home plate. The first innings of the locals brought them three runs. No more runs were scored for several inn- ings, when the visitors got another plan over the plate. By this time the Kincardineites with their megaphones were feeling as if the gatne was theirs, but their tune soon changed, for the locals took it batting streak in the 7th innings and fonr men crossed the plate. Up to this time the Wingham rooters had not been saying much, but they broke loose at this point and al- most yelled themselves hoarse. The 9tlh innings netted the visitors 2 runs, which ended the scoring, leaving the score 7-5 in favor of the house team. Kincardine battery -Stewart and Mc- Kay. Wingliain battery ---Dunlop and Manhattan. Referee- Breslan. The gatino was at splendid exhibition, and very few errors were made. The three teams in the Lakeside League are now a tie, so some hotly -contestees games are in store for the lovers of baseball. Following was the score by innings: Kincardine 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0-45 Wingham 80000040 -.7 E local 'items Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Brown Bros. of Brantford have be- gun the work of slating the Public School. Mr, 0. M. Walker is having his resi- dence re -shingled, and. the veranda re- painted. Rails are laid on the Guelph end of the Guelph and Goderich railway, as far as Millbank, Onr report of the Summer School, continued from last week, will be found on page 5, this issue. WANTED. -A good general servant girl. -Mrs, Dudley Holmes. Brussels Summer races take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 22nd and 23rd inst. A large field of horses is expected. The Corinthian Football team, of England, will play a match with the Hurons of Seaforth in Seaforth, Aug. 22; see advt. Miss Macpherson was summoned on Thursday last to the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Sutherland, who resided near St. Mary's. Rural schools will re -open on Mon- day, Aug. 20th, and the urban schools on Sept. 4th. High schools will re- open on the latter date, Mr. G. Paton has again got control of the machine shop on Victoria street and secured the services of a first-class machinist. See his advt. on page 8'." CARPENTERS WANTED. - Apply at once to the Western Foundry Co., Limited. The Palmerston oatmeal mill has been purchased by Mr. J. S. Meyers of Listowel, who will put it in operation at once. Mr. Hembly, formerly of Wingham, will he in charge. Frank Cody was ill all last week, but is at his post again. He was un- able to play in the Wingham-Sea- forth match on Monday ; he is one of the best players and was missed. The Maple Leaf lacrosse team ac- companied the excursion to Kincar- dine on Wednesday of last week, and played an exhibition game with the lakeside team. The score was 2-2. We have it on good authority that one farmer, between Wingham and Teeswater, has threshed his fall wheat and it has yielded over fifty bushels to the acre. Very good indeed for old Ontario. Sacred Concert. The Sacred Concert held in connec- tion with Wingham District Summer School, on Friday evening, was the best of the kind it has been our privi- lege to attend. After an announce- ment by Lhe President, Mr. Jno. Kerr, that there would be no chairman ne- cessary, and no encores, the audience rose to sing the opening hymn - "Stand up for Jesus." The program was a choice one. Mr. Newton Large of Owen Sound gave four selections in excellent form. He has a voice of wide compass, true and rich, with a sweetness that is not always found combined with strength ; his render- ings were appreciated. Mr. Murch of Stratford sang well, and his selections were very acceptably rendered. He will be welcomed in Wingham again. His patriotic piece was received with applause. ZVingham's local talent was well represented by Miss Homuth in two of her best selections, both show- ing the compass of her really fine voice. In recitation, Miss A. Joynt of Lucknow appeared to good advantage. This was her first appearance as an elocutionist in Wingham, and her se- lections were well received. She will he listened to with pleasure again. Here, also, 1Vinghnin's local talent was very acceptable, for Miss Brock's recitations were given with her usual clearness and force. Miss Brock never disappoints an audience and always entertains. Mr. J. W. Duncan's cor- net solos were well rendered, and en- joyed by the audience. Teeswater's excellent talent was worthily repre- sented by Miss Staples, in solo, and also in a duet with Mr. Large, which showed happy blending of voices. A quartette by Misses Johnston, Mann, Skilling and Howson of Teeswater, was ,ane of the best numbers in the program. Teeswater has more musi- cal talent than any other place of the same size that we know of, and its singers are always welcome in Wing - ham. In a concert, notch of the suc- cess of even the vocalists depends on the :t m:nit:nist. In this respect, Miss B. Reynolds, the church organist, was most efficient, and 11e1• services were appreciated, both by singers and andi- enco. The financial results of the con- cert were $71.30, which will place the finances of the Summer School on a good basis for 1900, SIMMER SALM --- S111401ter Cash Sale of all Dress Fabrics..- Geo. E. King. The River hotel, Bayfield, the great summer house on lake anti river, is where everybody is going these hot tittles. Geo. Greenslade, Prop. This Eproperty is for sale or exelhange by A. , Englaand, Wingham, Ont. Somothillg For Nothill With each 25o Box of COLGATE'S TOOTH POWDER (none bet- ter) WE WILL GIVE GRATIS a for short time only, a The Cake of Cashmere Boquet Soap, Walton iloKibbon DRUGGIST MACDONALD BLOCK The School Board met on Tuesday evening. There was no business to transact, except authorizing payment of salaries for July. This was done, and after informal conversation, the Board adjourned. LOST. -About a month ago, o11 the Belgrave road, at car for hay fork. Reward to finder. -Advance Office. Quite a number intend taking ad- vantage of the excursion on Friday, and go West to view the land. Among thein are -R. A. Hutchison and wife, Mr. and Mrs. P. Campbell, H. Ansley, Mrs. McLellan and son Eddie. Miss Reta Davidson was threatened with an attack of fever last week, dur- ing the absence of Mrs. Davidson, who was visiting friends in Toronto. Mrs. Davidson has returned, and, we are pleased to heau• that Reta is recover- ing nicely. W. F. VanStone has removed into his new offices, which are an improve- ment on the old, so far as convenience and appearance are concerned. Cus- toms officer Davis is removing his office into the premises vacated by ,Ir. VanStone. The excursion to Sarnia and Detroit on Saturday was fairly well patroniz- ed. Forty-one tickets were sold at Wingham station, and between sixty and seventy at stations north. Alto- gether about 200 enjoyed the outing. The weather was fine and the trip pleasant. Wont( WANT11). -- Ladies desiring help of any kind, at washing or other house work, may find a willing work- er. --Mrs. J. T. Gray, Shaw Block (up- stairs.) The Seaforth Expositor says :-"We understand that C. P. R. surveyors are at present engaged laying out a line between Walton and Brussels. This looks as though the line front Seaforth to Brussels to connect with the Guelph and Goderich branch at Walton was an assured fact. Commenting on the failure of Cana- dian couples to obey the primal com- mand to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth, the late Dominion Statistician, Geo, Johnston, points out that in three counties of Nova Scotia there were 1000 fewer children under ten Yeats of age in 1901 than in 1891. Ontario is not the only pro- vince in Canada where the small fami- ly is popnlar. The Markdale Standard has install- ed at new two revolution Campbell press, it folder and a new gasoline en- gine. It has one of the most eoulplete plants outside of the large towns or cities. Mr. Rutledge, the proprietor, is one of the most genial of news -pap- er men. 'We are pleased to hear of the Standard's success, and also to have Mr. Rutledge on our list of per - amid friends, Call at the Corer 'Arug Store For Your A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST • WINGHAM r._...ammo:- amen asimmisie, 'Shoes! It is the quality, style ' and fit of our Shoes that satisfies our patrons. There is nothing in a fancy or catchy name. It neither improves poor Shoes, nor does it detract from the merit of good ones ; really 1 good Shoes require no such 1 fantastic attachments. We still continue to sell shoes for Men, Women and Children as Shoes, " Our Shoes." Good Shoes — The Best Shoes. Your money back, if anything goes wrong. FSEs E US FOR TRUNKS LAND VALISES. '_J.6R1313Rj CHANGE THEM. When you find the Spectacles you are now wearing getting unsuitable for your Eyes, you should have the lenses changed. We do this for you ac- curately and charge very little for so doing. Come in and dee us. Waticy's Drag Store Phone 100. Suceeseor to Mc.C'all k Co.